A short summary of our project
We are aiming to raise £700 to take A Night at the Musicals to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025! This incredible opportunity will allow almost 40 students from Exeter to showcase their talent at the world’s biggest arts festival. The money raised will go towards essential costs like venue hire, tech equipment, and marketing — helping us make our dream of performing at the Fringe a reality and bringing the magic of musical theatre to new audiences.
Who are we?
We are Exeter Spotlights, the University of Exeter’s musical theatre show choir. Our group is made up of a company of almost 40 students, with 16 performers and an 11-piece live band, a 6 person creative team and a technical team, all students and all passionate about creating high-quality, energetic performances. A Night at the Musicals is entirely student-led — from choreography and musical direction to production and technical management. We are a dedicated, hard-working team aiming to make our mark at the Fringe!
Our story
After two successful years performing at the Edinburgh Fringe — where we received multiple 5-star reviews — we are aiming to return bigger and better in 2025! A Night at the Musicals is a fully choreographed, family-friendly show (ages 8+) featuring a huge range of classic and contemporary musical theatre numbers, from shows such as Wicked, Mary Poppins and Mamma Mia
As a university society, we rely heavily on fundraising to make this happen. Every donation, no matter the size, directly helps a group of emerging performers, musicians, and creatives get the professional experience of a lifetime. By supporting us, you are giving young talent a platform to grow, be seen, and inspire the next generation of theatre-lovers.
Where will the money go?
The money raised will cover critical costs such as:
- Venue hire and registration
- Technical and equipment hire (lighting, sound, mics)
- Marketing and publicity
Images and video
Here are some pictures from our Fringe Show last year and our company’s first show of the year ‘Magic To Do’ which happened in March. As we progress through our rehearsal process we will upload more pictures and videos for you to see.
You can find us here
Instagram: @exeterspotlights
Help us succeed!
Even if you can’t donate, you can still help us by spreading the word! Share our page with your friends, family, and theatre-lovers everywhere. Crowdfunding works best when lots of people come together to make something amazing happen — and with your support, A Night at the Musicals can shine on the Edinburgh stage. 🎭✨
